Kizyr | আরা
@kaizyr.bsky.social
Muslim, socialist, data scientist, economist.
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she/her | English/日本語/español
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she/her | English/日本語/español
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Nilgiri Winter Harvest
A black tea available from Pearl Fine Teas, this is one of my favorites and would be a mainstay if it were easier to come by. Lighter but smooth taste compared to most other black teas.
Nilgiri Winter Harvest
A black tea available from Pearl Fine Teas, this is one of my favorites and would be a mainstay if it were easier to come by. Lighter but smooth taste compared to most other black teas.
November 10, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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Nilgiri Winter Harvest
A black tea available from Pearl Fine Teas, this is one of my favorites and would be a mainstay if it were easier to come by. Lighter but smooth taste compared to most other black teas.
Nilgiri Winter Harvest
A black tea available from Pearl Fine Teas, this is one of my favorites and would be a mainstay if it were easier to come by. Lighter but smooth taste compared to most other black teas.
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Black Vanilla Bean
Blend of black tea and vanilla from Pearl Fine Teas. To be honest, there is an odd bitter/medicinal note that throws off what would otherwise be great. Generally I've gotten very good blends from here but rarely there's a miss.
Black Vanilla Bean
Blend of black tea and vanilla from Pearl Fine Teas. To be honest, there is an odd bitter/medicinal note that throws off what would otherwise be great. Generally I've gotten very good blends from here but rarely there's a miss.
November 4, 2025 at 11:02 PM
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Black Vanilla Bean
Blend of black tea and vanilla from Pearl Fine Teas. To be honest, there is an odd bitter/medicinal note that throws off what would otherwise be great. Generally I've gotten very good blends from here but rarely there's a miss.
Black Vanilla Bean
Blend of black tea and vanilla from Pearl Fine Teas. To be honest, there is an odd bitter/medicinal note that throws off what would otherwise be great. Generally I've gotten very good blends from here but rarely there's a miss.
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Sleepy Hollow Pumpkin Spice
Fall blend from Pearl Fine Teas. Blend of black tea with pumpkin, maple, chocolate, and almond. Topped with coconut whipped cream.
Sleepy Hollow Pumpkin Spice
Fall blend from Pearl Fine Teas. Blend of black tea with pumpkin, maple, chocolate, and almond. Topped with coconut whipped cream.
October 29, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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Sleepy Hollow Pumpkin Spice
Fall blend from Pearl Fine Teas. Blend of black tea with pumpkin, maple, chocolate, and almond. Topped with coconut whipped cream.
Sleepy Hollow Pumpkin Spice
Fall blend from Pearl Fine Teas. Blend of black tea with pumpkin, maple, chocolate, and almond. Topped with coconut whipped cream.
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Técito
More adaptations of coffee drinks to tea. A cafecito uses a bit of espresso whipped with sugar; instead, I'm using a bit of black tea with sugar and condensed milk. Pour that over brewed Ceylon tea. Not quite the same texture, but a good flavor still.
Técito
More adaptations of coffee drinks to tea. A cafecito uses a bit of espresso whipped with sugar; instead, I'm using a bit of black tea with sugar and condensed milk. Pour that over brewed Ceylon tea. Not quite the same texture, but a good flavor still.
October 24, 2025 at 2:48 AM
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Técito
More adaptations of coffee drinks to tea. A cafecito uses a bit of espresso whipped with sugar; instead, I'm using a bit of black tea with sugar and condensed milk. Pour that over brewed Ceylon tea. Not quite the same texture, but a good flavor still.
Técito
More adaptations of coffee drinks to tea. A cafecito uses a bit of espresso whipped with sugar; instead, I'm using a bit of black tea with sugar and condensed milk. Pour that over brewed Ceylon tea. Not quite the same texture, but a good flavor still.
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Black Dust Foam
I'm exploring coffee drinks and finding adaptations to make them work as tea instead. To adapt a basic cafe latte, I'm using black dust tea and steamed oat milk, topped with foam.
Black Dust Foam
I'm exploring coffee drinks and finding adaptations to make them work as tea instead. To adapt a basic cafe latte, I'm using black dust tea and steamed oat milk, topped with foam.
October 21, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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Black Dust Foam
I'm exploring coffee drinks and finding adaptations to make them work as tea instead. To adapt a basic cafe latte, I'm using black dust tea and steamed oat milk, topped with foam.
Black Dust Foam
I'm exploring coffee drinks and finding adaptations to make them work as tea instead. To adapt a basic cafe latte, I'm using black dust tea and steamed oat milk, topped with foam.
Join me for tea sometime?
October 16, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Join me for tea sometime?
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Almond Milk
Ceylon tea
Amber Rock Sugar
Basil
Black tea with fresh basil from the garden. Strong flavor.
I thought I'd stop with the ACAB-themed blends but I mean there's still military occupying and patrolling the city despite being past the supposed 30-day limit, so...
Almond Milk
Ceylon tea
Amber Rock Sugar
Basil
Black tea with fresh basil from the garden. Strong flavor.
I thought I'd stop with the ACAB-themed blends but I mean there's still military occupying and patrolling the city despite being past the supposed 30-day limit, so...
October 7, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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Almond Milk
Ceylon tea
Amber Rock Sugar
Basil
Black tea with fresh basil from the garden. Strong flavor.
I thought I'd stop with the ACAB-themed blends but I mean there's still military occupying and patrolling the city despite being past the supposed 30-day limit, so...
Almond Milk
Ceylon tea
Amber Rock Sugar
Basil
Black tea with fresh basil from the garden. Strong flavor.
I thought I'd stop with the ACAB-themed blends but I mean there's still military occupying and patrolling the city despite being past the supposed 30-day limit, so...
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Almond milk
Cardamom
Amber rock sugar
Black peppercorn
Using a moka pot for an espresso shot, and then the spices and sugar in steamed almond milk. Cardamom gives it a distinct Arab coffee aroma and flavor.
Almond milk
Cardamom
Amber rock sugar
Black peppercorn
Using a moka pot for an espresso shot, and then the spices and sugar in steamed almond milk. Cardamom gives it a distinct Arab coffee aroma and flavor.
September 29, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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Almond milk
Cardamom
Amber rock sugar
Black peppercorn
Using a moka pot for an espresso shot, and then the spices and sugar in steamed almond milk. Cardamom gives it a distinct Arab coffee aroma and flavor.
Almond milk
Cardamom
Amber rock sugar
Black peppercorn
Using a moka pot for an espresso shot, and then the spices and sugar in steamed almond milk. Cardamom gives it a distinct Arab coffee aroma and flavor.
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Anise
Cinnamon
Allspice
Black peppercorn
Added to a pour-over coffee. It's rare I add anything to coffee besides milk but this is still good. A warning to skip anise if you don't really love it since it highlights the bitterness.
Anise
Cinnamon
Allspice
Black peppercorn
Added to a pour-over coffee. It's rare I add anything to coffee besides milk but this is still good. A warning to skip anise if you don't really love it since it highlights the bitterness.
September 25, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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Anise
Cinnamon
Allspice
Black peppercorn
Added to a pour-over coffee. It's rare I add anything to coffee besides milk but this is still good. A warning to skip anise if you don't really love it since it highlights the bitterness.
Anise
Cinnamon
Allspice
Black peppercorn
Added to a pour-over coffee. It's rare I add anything to coffee besides milk but this is still good. A warning to skip anise if you don't really love it since it highlights the bitterness.
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Allspice
Carob
Anise (star)
Bohea
Thought I'd do a pirate-themed (aesthetic not authentic) tea after last week. Was thinking spices that might be found in the Caribbean, Red Sea, and Straits of Malacca, plus Bohea tea.
Allspice
Carob
Anise (star)
Bohea
Thought I'd do a pirate-themed (aesthetic not authentic) tea after last week. Was thinking spices that might be found in the Caribbean, Red Sea, and Straits of Malacca, plus Bohea tea.
September 23, 2025 at 3:51 AM
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Allspice
Carob
Anise (star)
Bohea
Thought I'd do a pirate-themed (aesthetic not authentic) tea after last week. Was thinking spices that might be found in the Caribbean, Red Sea, and Straits of Malacca, plus Bohea tea.
Allspice
Carob
Anise (star)
Bohea
Thought I'd do a pirate-themed (aesthetic not authentic) tea after last week. Was thinking spices that might be found in the Caribbean, Red Sea, and Straits of Malacca, plus Bohea tea.
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Adrak (ginger)
Chili
Almond milk
Black tea
This was one of the best mirch chai blends I've made. Perfect balance of heat and sweet
Adrak (ginger)
Chili
Almond milk
Black tea
This was one of the best mirch chai blends I've made. Perfect balance of heat and sweet
September 1, 2025 at 11:24 PM
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Adrak (ginger)
Chili
Almond milk
Black tea
This was one of the best mirch chai blends I've made. Perfect balance of heat and sweet
Adrak (ginger)
Chili
Almond milk
Black tea
This was one of the best mirch chai blends I've made. Perfect balance of heat and sweet
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Alishan oolong
Cinnamon
Anise seed
Black lime
I normally don't mix anything with oolong but this served well to accent the flavor.
Alishan oolong
Cinnamon
Anise seed
Black lime
I normally don't mix anything with oolong but this served well to accent the flavor.
August 27, 2025 at 2:50 AM
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Alishan oolong
Cinnamon
Anise seed
Black lime
I normally don't mix anything with oolong but this served well to accent the flavor.
Alishan oolong
Cinnamon
Anise seed
Black lime
I normally don't mix anything with oolong but this served well to accent the flavor.
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Absinthe
Chrysanthemum
Anise seed
Black peppercorn
This blend has a sharp taste but it is good. Add some honey if you feel like it.
Absinthe
Chrysanthemum
Anise seed
Black peppercorn
This blend has a sharp taste but it is good. Add some honey if you feel like it.
August 21, 2025 at 4:05 AM
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Absinthe
Chrysanthemum
Anise seed
Black peppercorn
This blend has a sharp taste but it is good. Add some honey if you feel like it.
Absinthe
Chrysanthemum
Anise seed
Black peppercorn
This blend has a sharp taste but it is good. Add some honey if you feel like it.
August 18, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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Sweet Lapsang Souchong
Balancing the smokiness of lapsang souchong with anise seed, cocoa nibs, and Japanese cinnamon fruit, plus a little milk and sugar. Worked great, do recommend.
Sweet Lapsang Souchong
Balancing the smokiness of lapsang souchong with anise seed, cocoa nibs, and Japanese cinnamon fruit, plus a little milk and sugar. Worked great, do recommend.
August 5, 2025 at 12:31 AM
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Sweet Lapsang Souchong
Balancing the smokiness of lapsang souchong with anise seed, cocoa nibs, and Japanese cinnamon fruit, plus a little milk and sugar. Worked great, do recommend.
Sweet Lapsang Souchong
Balancing the smokiness of lapsang souchong with anise seed, cocoa nibs, and Japanese cinnamon fruit, plus a little milk and sugar. Worked great, do recommend.
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Raspberry Vanilla Cardamom
This is a blend of white tea with raspberry, vanilla, cardamom, and lemon balm. Good even though I almost never mix anything with white tea myself.
Raspberry Vanilla Cardamom
This is a blend of white tea with raspberry, vanilla, cardamom, and lemon balm. Good even though I almost never mix anything with white tea myself.
July 28, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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Raspberry Vanilla Cardamom
This is a blend of white tea with raspberry, vanilla, cardamom, and lemon balm. Good even though I almost never mix anything with white tea myself.
Raspberry Vanilla Cardamom
This is a blend of white tea with raspberry, vanilla, cardamom, and lemon balm. Good even though I almost never mix anything with white tea myself.
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Chrysanthemum Berry
Local vegetarian Vietnamese restaurant. Pot of chrysanthemum, goji berries, dried longan, and jujube. Rock sugar optional. Tastes as good as it looks.
Chrysanthemum Berry
Local vegetarian Vietnamese restaurant. Pot of chrysanthemum, goji berries, dried longan, and jujube. Rock sugar optional. Tastes as good as it looks.
July 21, 2025 at 2:47 AM
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Chrysanthemum Berry
Local vegetarian Vietnamese restaurant. Pot of chrysanthemum, goji berries, dried longan, and jujube. Rock sugar optional. Tastes as good as it looks.
Chrysanthemum Berry
Local vegetarian Vietnamese restaurant. Pot of chrysanthemum, goji berries, dried longan, and jujube. Rock sugar optional. Tastes as good as it looks.
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Japanese Cinnamon Fruit
New ingredient (for me). Scent of cinnamon but when brewed directly it's almost like a root tea with a light cinnamon flavor. Note that cinnamon itself is the bark of the tree; this, instead, is the dried fruit or berry of the tree.
Japanese Cinnamon Fruit
New ingredient (for me). Scent of cinnamon but when brewed directly it's almost like a root tea with a light cinnamon flavor. Note that cinnamon itself is the bark of the tree; this, instead, is the dried fruit or berry of the tree.
July 17, 2025 at 3:24 AM
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Japanese Cinnamon Fruit
New ingredient (for me). Scent of cinnamon but when brewed directly it's almost like a root tea with a light cinnamon flavor. Note that cinnamon itself is the bark of the tree; this, instead, is the dried fruit or berry of the tree.
Japanese Cinnamon Fruit
New ingredient (for me). Scent of cinnamon but when brewed directly it's almost like a root tea with a light cinnamon flavor. Note that cinnamon itself is the bark of the tree; this, instead, is the dried fruit or berry of the tree.
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Butterfly Pea Coconut Latte
Iced drink from Sweeteria, a Thai dessert shop. Mix of butterfly pea flower tea and coconut (with actual coconut, not syrup).
Butterfly Pea Coconut Latte
Iced drink from Sweeteria, a Thai dessert shop. Mix of butterfly pea flower tea and coconut (with actual coconut, not syrup).
July 3, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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Butterfly Pea Coconut Latte
Iced drink from Sweeteria, a Thai dessert shop. Mix of butterfly pea flower tea and coconut (with actual coconut, not syrup).
Butterfly Pea Coconut Latte
Iced drink from Sweeteria, a Thai dessert shop. Mix of butterfly pea flower tea and coconut (with actual coconut, not syrup).
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Honeysuckle Yunnan Gold
Honeysuckle buds and Yunnan Gold have a similar shape and aroma, interestingly. However, in blending it, you can definitely tell the difference in flavor and it actually clashes. It was worth a try for the lesson, but not a combination I'll keep in mind.
Honeysuckle Yunnan Gold
Honeysuckle buds and Yunnan Gold have a similar shape and aroma, interestingly. However, in blending it, you can definitely tell the difference in flavor and it actually clashes. It was worth a try for the lesson, but not a combination I'll keep in mind.
June 27, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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Honeysuckle Yunnan Gold
Honeysuckle buds and Yunnan Gold have a similar shape and aroma, interestingly. However, in blending it, you can definitely tell the difference in flavor and it actually clashes. It was worth a try for the lesson, but not a combination I'll keep in mind.
Honeysuckle Yunnan Gold
Honeysuckle buds and Yunnan Gold have a similar shape and aroma, interestingly. However, in blending it, you can definitely tell the difference in flavor and it actually clashes. It was worth a try for the lesson, but not a combination I'll keep in mind.
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Honeysuckle
I used to pull apart honeysuckle flowers and taste the nectar as a kid. These have a similar aroma but the taste is much milder than you might expect. Nonetheless it's ok.
Honeysuckle
I used to pull apart honeysuckle flowers and taste the nectar as a kid. These have a similar aroma but the taste is much milder than you might expect. Nonetheless it's ok.
June 21, 2025 at 1:25 AM
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Honeysuckle
I used to pull apart honeysuckle flowers and taste the nectar as a kid. These have a similar aroma but the taste is much milder than you might expect. Nonetheless it's ok.
Honeysuckle
I used to pull apart honeysuckle flowers and taste the nectar as a kid. These have a similar aroma but the taste is much milder than you might expect. Nonetheless it's ok.
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Fresh Chamomile
Fresh from a friend's garden. This is a different league from regular dried chamomile. The aroma is so sweet and fragrant, almost like jasmine, and the taste has none of the astringency and all the good flavor of chamomile.
Fresh Chamomile
Fresh from a friend's garden. This is a different league from regular dried chamomile. The aroma is so sweet and fragrant, almost like jasmine, and the taste has none of the astringency and all the good flavor of chamomile.
June 16, 2025 at 3:06 AM
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Fresh Chamomile
Fresh from a friend's garden. This is a different league from regular dried chamomile. The aroma is so sweet and fragrant, almost like jasmine, and the taste has none of the astringency and all the good flavor of chamomile.
Fresh Chamomile
Fresh from a friend's garden. This is a different league from regular dried chamomile. The aroma is so sweet and fragrant, almost like jasmine, and the taste has none of the astringency and all the good flavor of chamomile.
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Black Chocolate and Pennyroyal Mint
Happy Pride month y'all. Slightly new blend, an existing black chocolate (black tea) blend with dried pennyroyal mint, no cream or anything. Good and refreshing on this sunny day.
Black Chocolate and Pennyroyal Mint
Happy Pride month y'all. Slightly new blend, an existing black chocolate (black tea) blend with dried pennyroyal mint, no cream or anything. Good and refreshing on this sunny day.
June 4, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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Black Chocolate and Pennyroyal Mint
Happy Pride month y'all. Slightly new blend, an existing black chocolate (black tea) blend with dried pennyroyal mint, no cream or anything. Good and refreshing on this sunny day.
Black Chocolate and Pennyroyal Mint
Happy Pride month y'all. Slightly new blend, an existing black chocolate (black tea) blend with dried pennyroyal mint, no cream or anything. Good and refreshing on this sunny day.